Sunday, 26 September 2010

Guilt-free fashion

This post has been a long time coming... But between feeling unwell and some family visiting, I haven't had the time nor the energy to write anything!

This time, I decided to make a post about another of my passions: fashion. I have always liked to try different things and be different from others, which is something my parents encouraged despite being sceptical about some of my choices as a teenager. Now, looking back at it, I wish they'd have stopped a few of my attempts! I know, I know, we all have pictures we look at wishing we never would have worn this and that...

Now an adult, even if I'm still quite adventurous, I have to admit my style has changed. Primarily due to my veganism. There are some clothes, shoes and accessories I obviously don't wear anymore so all of my outfits are animal friendly. I have to admit, dressing up has never been as fun and guilt-free!

My husband took some photos yesterday in a field nearby. It was also an occasion to take nice shots of my newly cut bangs! I have been thinking about changing my hair for a while but since I didn't want to lose any length, I opted for bangs, a decision I haven't regretted especially now that I am getting better at styling it!

Being Canadian therefore used to cold (dry) weather, people here in the UK are often surprised to hear me say how cold I am in this damp and wet environment. I hate such weather and much prefer having a dry -20 Celsius degrees than a damp +5 Celsius degrees!

Yesterday, however, was nice, dry and crispy just like a sunny Canadian autumn day. It was so nice to be able to wear my new adorable fingerless gloves along with one of my favorite dresses which I bought from Asos last year... And to do so without having to carry an umbrella!

i love the outdoor settings for your fashion photos. The tall green grass and still green foliage make a nice backdrop. Were the pretty fingerless lacy looking gloves from Asos as well as the dress? Your freshly cut bangs look nice. Speaking of veganism, i went food shopping yesterday and (lazy me) later micro-waved an Amy's frozen vegan meal- a black bean Tamale Verde. I also picked up more "Deep" potato-pea samosas (Indian) and some more extra firm tofu and a fresh green cabbage. I will probably make pasta fagiole (White kidney beans, ditalini noodles and meatless marinara sauce) within the next couple of days. i wish my teeth were better, because the corn is so good around here. I'm having trouble finding the big fordhook lima beans I love. Sorry for digressing. Love your outfit, and thank you for your comments.

Welcome back to the blogging scene! I certainly agree with you that the cold and damp is truly bone-rattling. I remember being absolutely freezing the year I was in Glasgow (and am not exactly warm so far here in London either). Then again, Vancouver's pretty damp.

I like your trench coat very much and I admire your pursuit of ethical fashion. I'm a leather shoes person myself, but I try and control it by only buying good ones, and wearing them down to the ground (resoled and everything).